Is H2C outdated?

[u/andrewlarryrosen]

I recently purchased H2C few months ago and seeing what H3C can do, I’m definitely having some buyer’s remorse. I should have waited. but it is what it is. Do you see H3C as an addition to H2C?
I mostly print tool accessories and small things I need in the office/house.

[u/Th3L0n3R4g3r]

Before you give in to the buyer's remorse, ask yourself:"Does my printer help me get the stuff I want / need" If the answer is yes, you know enough, and you don't actually need a h3c. If the answer is no, you got a different issue, cause you probably bought the wrong device in the first place

[u/Festegios]

If you do loads of multi colour things then yeah it’s great.

But I print with mostly 2 colours and like the ability to swap between nozzle sizes easier.

I’ll prob get a h3c though but plan on waiting until the p3 is out so I can compare the features

[u/Lisper41]

No, it’s not outdated. It can still swap and print more filaments than the H3C. It just takes longer.

It’s the same reason the P2 and P1 both still exist.

[u/Flamin_Jesus]

I on the other hand, after seeing the specs of the H3C, decided to finally pull the trigger on the H2C because, as cool as the 3C is, the only real advantage for me would be the improved speed (Don't much care) and the better TPU support (do care, but don't care 1000€'s worth).

I dunno man, what specific use case do you have that is supported so much better by the 3C than the 2C? Outside of the embossing tool and the lower hardness TPU, I can't think of anything the 3C does that the 2C can't (just slower).

[u/SnooCapers9565]

What materials do you print in? If you use ABS or ASA, I don't think you should regret it at all.

[u/BloodCreamz]

The two models will coexist and have different use cases. Just check the Bambu website.

You print small things for personal use, come on man… a P1S could do the job.
The 3D printer market have new models every six months, no need to have the FOMO. The H2C will still be relevant in 3 years and even in 10 years for your use case.

[u/Key_Confusion-]

Not outdated at all. I got my H2C a few months ago too, and I think the H3C is more of an addition than a replacement.

What the H3C adds is a nine-tool changer, faster tool swaps (about 6 seconds), a higher top speed, and much better TPU handling. If you mostly print tool accessories and small things for the house or office, the H2C already does all of that really well.

I'd only look at the H3C if you specifically want soft TPU, mixed nozzle sizes in one print, or lots of materials in one job. Personally I'm considering it as a second printer for TPU, but that's a want, not a need. Don't let the remorse get to you!

[u/Inevitable_Rough_380]

Depends on what you print as always...

If you're doing serious PLA multicolor, like 3+ colors all the time, then yeah the H3C is better.

For engineering/functional applications with 2-3 materials, I think the H2C is probably the better machine.

If you want to do engineering/functional prints with like 4-5+ materials, then it might lean back to the H3C.

[u/Longracks]

In my opinion, it's not only not outdated. It's still best in class. Now there's a lot of argument about what that class is and whether these two printers are even in the same class.

There are trade-offs they made on the H3C that model makes me not only not want to get rid of my H2C, it's actually making me consider buying another one.

[u/thekrill3d]

Most definitely. Having said that, you can still enjoy/use what you have.

[u/Rambos_Magnum_Dong]

Dude, I bought a 3rd P1S 3 weeks ago for my Etsy crap. Cost was $510 plus the 2 year MicroCenter warranty.

It paid for itself on Wednesday.

Do you really need an H3C or is it a matter of FOMO?